| MATCHUP | Chicago Bulls | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 31-50 | 25-56 |
| Spread | +6.5 -108 | -6.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +225 | -278 |
| Total | Over 245.5 (-110) | Under 245.5 (-110) |
| Where | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX | |
| When | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | CHSN | |
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Magic and beat the Wizards. The Bulls have lost 18 of their last 25 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 121.3 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 17 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 17.2 points and 2.6 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Spurs and Suns. The Mavs have lost 30 of their last 36 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 113.9 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Cooper Flagg is averaging 20.1 points and 4.5 assists, while Naji Marshall is averaging 15.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Max Christie is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last five road games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The home team has won five of the Mavericks’ last six games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in five of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Mavericks have lost 14 of their last 15 home games.
- The road team has won each of the Bulls’ last four games.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Seven of the Mavericks’ last eight games as favorites following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last five games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).
- The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (32.1%).
- The Bulls rank 2nd in the league for pace this season (102.4).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent points per game this season (121.2).
Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, Caleb Martin, and Dereck Lively II. Daniel Gafford is doubtful. Marvin Bagley III and Brandon Williams are questionable.
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Nick Richards, Josh Giddey, Zach Collins, Jalen Smith, and Anfernee Simons.
Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Seeing the Mavericks in the favorite role is strange, especially when they’re 1-3 ATS and SU as a favorite since February 26. However, the Bulls have been fully tanking for months now and their only recent wins came against the Wizards because somebody had to win. The Mavs aren’t having much winning success, but they compete and still have guys like Flagg and others who are playing hard. The Mavericks recently gave the Clippers and Suns a scare while upsetting the Lakers. I’ll lay the points with the home team.